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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell, Tam aa candidate, announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County in the Aug 2008 primaries. Roscoe J.Carnahan notes support and urges Republican backing. Primary date listed as Saturday.
W. A. Stevens announces his candidacy for the Stephenson County Circuit Clerk position subject to the Republican primary on August 8. He presents himself as a candidate seeking voter decision in the upcoming election.
Three candidates announce Republican bids for state senate in the Twelfth District covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. William W. Krape of Freeport, I C Mackenzie, and Reuben R. Tiffany seek the August primary nomination with endorsements to the Republican voters.
A collection of Republican candidate declarations for the Illinois General Assembly from the 12th Senatorial District. Names include Stephen Rigney, T. H. Hollister, J. J. Shaffer, William Ehrler, Geo. R. Morris, and W. W. Gillespie, with primary date references around August 8, 1908. Includes counties Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and locations Freeport Lanark Warren.
The Journal announces summer mailings for subscribers leaving the city and states changes of address will be processed as often as desired. Each notice must provide both old and new addresses and can be sent to THE JOURNAL at 097 Chicago Street by mail or telephone.
Local notes list residents and visitors from Peoria Joliet and Aurora with brief calls and trips. Mentions include W G Swartz G F Daniels W S Rice Cr H Norton and S M Malnix planning Kingston trip J A Hunt and others calling on trade or visiting family. Mrs Sarah Brown Mrs Rose George and families travel between Grand Prairie Dixon Forreston Polo Winona and Polo amid church lecture invitation by Rev Thomas.
One of the season s prettiest nuptials took place Thursday at 6 pm as Miss Emma Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schmitt of 143 Delaware street united in marriage with Mr Fred H Burkhardt son of Mr and Mrs Geo Burkhardt of Silver Creek Rev Traeger officiated in the German Reformed church parlor Mendelssohn music and a green and white wedding palette accompanied a dinner by Mrs C C Wolt Guests were only close relatives postnuptial plans include resuming life at their new home in Silver Creek after August 15 with no cards issued and many gifts noted.
The wedding of Miss Mary Jaycox and Albert H. Nash occurred June 24 at the Pecatonica Methodist church in front of 106 guests. Rev. C W Jaycox officiated with Rev. Dr. Van Horn. the ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march and a pink rose ring bearer. The couple departed for Estherville, Iowa, where Nash practices law.
The Lone of Veterans hosts a social at the K of G hall with a short program and ice cream and cake to follow. Lawyer Robert P. Eckert of Freeport will deliver an address. The program features violin solos and musical performances by local residents and accompanists.
The St Joseph parochial school's graduating class staged plays last evening at St Pius Hall and received warm, near-unanimous praise from the audience for from start to finish performance.
Lady members presented a German play Die Preisar heit while the boys performed The Mysterious Artist in English. The stage was specially arranged and costumes were apt. The performances were well received by a full hall of graduates’ friends and parents.
Yesterday was ladies day at the Knights of Columbus club rooms and prizes at the card tables were awarded to Mrs. F T Roach, Mrs. N B Turin, Mrs. Charlea McCarthy, Mrs. P Allen, and Mrs. J F Manion.
Chief Silk booted Albert Evans of the Bulletin from the police station after a printed article on the Italian murder investigation. Evans had sought to accompany a patrol wagon and gather witnesses but was refused. After a confrontation, Mayor Dittmar and Editor Poffenberger intervened, and Evans returned unmolested, voicing frustration at restrictions on reporting news.
Mrs. George Miller and son from Rockford visit M. E. Rech at Lena Lena. Mrs Cras Barrett visits the county seat. Miss Anna Digests calls on friends at Nora. J C Dunn returns from a business trip to South Dakota. T A Saul visits Freeport on business. Miss Ella Eichelberger returns from three years in Jennings and visits Freeport. Winnie Wessel goes home to Forreston after visiting Lena. Miss Huw Scofield spends day with county friends. Mrs H S Diestelmeier and Miss Lizzie Albright enjoy a day in Freeport.
The Baptist convention at Mr Carroll opened with Rev Henry Bucker leading devotions. Delegates from CGaleua Morrison Dixon Freeport Savanna Sterling and Mr Carroll attended as the B Y P U reported strong growth. Morrison church won the banner for most baptisms members and benevolent giving. officers were elected Mullin presiding Pearl Rittenour vice president and Myree Lewis secretary. The gathering adjourned after prayer.
In the first game of a doubleheader the champions secured a decisive 7 to 4 victory. The second contest went seven innings with Wausau leading 1 to 0 before rain and results elsewhere in the circuit.
In a split doubleheader Freeport defeated La Crosse 7 to 0 in seven innings, then lost to Wausau 1 to 0 in eight. Rouse pitched well for Freeport in both games while Ireland and Miller sparked base running and key plays. Wausau and Freeport share the pennant race as Oshkosh, Madison, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Rockford, and La Crosse vie for spots in the standings.
In Rockford a pitching duel favored Palmer as bad support and a wild throw by Cormack allowed Green Bay to win 2 to 1. Batteries were McCloskey Johnson for Rockford and Palmer Cormack for Green Bay. In Madison a doubleheader split with Lac du Lac, first game 4 to 2 and second 6 to 4, Steele of Madison hitting a two-bagger with bases loaded in the third.
The report lists players Jimil Sward Harvey Harman Leslie Clark Alfle Clark and Charles DeMonte among others with positions noted. It also mentions Will Irvin baserunning and Will Werntz’s times at bat, including strikeouts, plus several errors and Garry Pierce umpiring under escort by a squad of bluecoats through town.
A New York man praises Hilectric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and complications, with claims it aids lame back and weak kidneys, regulates digestion, purifies blood, and restores vitality. Sold under guarantee at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.
The Freeport House Cleaning Co. will clean rugs carpets and mattresses on Thursdays and Fridays each week. Telephone your orders to the news phone white 608 or 352 and we will call and deliver the same day. W. C. Stewart, Manager. 6 23d1 w
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